Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 1

"The number you have dialed is currently busy. Please try again later..."

Outside city hall, Serena stood in a sleek charcoal gray suit. Her striking features, usually so vibrant, appeared as cold as the autumn breeze that swirled around

her.

The document in her hand was crumpled from her tight grip.

Today was supposed to be the day she and her boyfriend, Aaron Vance, would officially get married.

She had waited all day, but Aaron hadn't shown up.

She couldn't even remember how many times Aaron had let her down like this.

When she dialed Aaron's number once more, the same cold, mechanical voice greeted her.

Serena glanced down at her phone just as a notification popped up.

"Vance Holdings CEO Aaron Vance spotted at the airport, warmly welcoming his girlfriend back from abroad. The couple appeared deeply in love."

She opened the article and a photo appeared.

In it, a man in a black suit, tall and distinguished, was captured from the side. His striking features were enough to captivate anyone.

Especially the warmth in his eyes.

Serena's lips curled bitterly.

This was a side of Aaron she had never witnessed.

No wonder he couldn't wait to drop everything, even their marriage plans, for his long-time love.

A message notification appeared.

seen the news, haven't you? If you

The sender: Cynthia Lynwood.

Aaron's long-time love.

scrolled up and found a message from Cynthia Lynwood sent a few days ago,

8 weeks along.

Mother: Cynthia Lynwood.

Father: Aaron Vance.

she saw the test results,

traveling to the Federation of Faircrest, where Cynthia Lynwood

now, Serena

breaking up,

she just wasn't ready to let

over heels for Aaron the moment

Holdings, was

at him with all the enthusiasm of a moth to a

year of pursuing Aaron, she finally

she couldn't find happiness

confessed her feelings, Aaron got

left Serena standing

when she learned about Cynthia,

a deep breath, Serena opened her phone

this time, she wasn't

She was calling home.

could speak, Serena's voice was calm and detached: "I've

mother, Penelope, was surprised at her daughter's change of heart. "You've finally made

Serena didn't hesitate. "Yes."